Julia Horton Memorial $4K-To-Win Main Up Next For Empire Super Sprints At Freedom
Story By: CURTIS BERLEUE / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS – DELEVAN, NY – Coming off a successful season-opening weekend in Canada, the Empire Super Sprints are now set to head back to the states for one of the highest paying events on the 2025 schedule this weekend.
The annual Julia Horton Memorial at Freedom Motorsports Park is on tap this Saturday, June 7 paying $4,000 to win the main event.
Last season, it was Davie Franek who graced victory lane at the 1/3 mile oval located south of Buffalo NY. Dating back to 1995, the Empire Super Sprints have made 7 trips to Freedom, with ‘Cricket’ Craig Keel picking up the first visit. In those 7 starts, there has not been a repeat winner in ESS competition at the track to date.
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Thus far through two races in 2025, there has not been a repeat winner in ESS action. Defending champion Jordan Poirier currently holds the point lead over Shawn Donath, Dylan Swiernik, Nick Sheridan and Logan Crisafulli.
A full listing of gate times and prices, along with a nightly schedule of events for Saturday’s event at Freedom can be found on the tracks social media pages and website, along with the Empire Super Sprints social media pages.
The ESS Road Ahead:
Saturday, June 7 – Freedom Motorsports Park – Delevan, NY ($4,000 to Win Julia Horton Memorial)
Saturday, June 14 – Evans Mills Raceway Park – Evans Mills, NY ($3,000 to Win Kevin Ward Jr. Asphalt Spectacular)
Saturday, June 21 – Brockville Ontario Speedway – Brockville, ONT ($2,000 to Win)
